Section 9
Negative-Strand RNA Viruses in Animals
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Negative-Strand RNA Viruses of Animals
Negative-strand RNA viruses are single-stranded viruses that can infect several types of animals.
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Attachment and Entry to the Host Cell
For influenza viral propagation to begin, there first must be viron attachment and entry into a host cell.
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Replicative Cycle of Influenza A
Influenza A follows the typical life cycle of most influenza virus: infection and replication are a multi-step process.